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$1,109,074$414 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $580,000 on Jan 15, 2004

5 KAREN CT

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076
0
Baths
2,680 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$983K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Jan 15, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,181 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$179,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$65,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$179,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyUNION
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi
M
Terrill Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07076These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,320
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,849 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$167,416
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$205,277
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

5 Karen Ct measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Union County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Union County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Union County
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Union County

What homes are worth in Scotch Plains 07076

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$463K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Scotch Plains 07076.

How it measures up in Scotch Plains 07076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scotch Plains 07076.

Estimated value$1,109,074
CheaperTypical $862,826Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$414
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area2,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size1.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 5 Karen Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotch Plains 07076Union County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,109,07473% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41435% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than2,680 ft²77% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.04 ac94% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than196254% of homes77% of homes

About 5 Karen Ct

How much is 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ is $1,109,074 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $983,201 to $1,234,947. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ last sell?

5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ last sold on Jan 15, 2004 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ built?

5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ?

5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ is assigned to J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Terrill Middle School (middle), rated B+; Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (high), rated B. All sit in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ compare to other homes in Scotch Plains 07076?

Among the 8,002 homes in Scotch Plains 07076, it is worth more than 73% of them ($1,109,074 against a typical $862,826), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($414 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,680 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (1.04 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1962 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Union County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Karen Ct, Scotch Plains, NJ was $22,181. The county assessed it at $179,600.

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